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Fordrung Family History

Fordrung Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fortune, Fortun, Fortuna, Goldring, Ferring, Woodring, Forren

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Where is the Fordrung family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fordrung surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fordrung ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fordrung. 100% of Fordrung women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Fordrung family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Fordrung. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fordrung census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Fordrung. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Fordrung. For the veterans among your Fordrung ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fordrung lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Fordrung life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fordrung in 1978 was 51, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fordrung ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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